I should be able to do that weekend after all. I'll likely be sure in a few days or so. I see you're planning on Friday afternoon till Sunday evening. I would be coming from the Toledo OH area, (Rt.23, 10 and then 115) so Midland is right on the way. I also could put some days on the end of it, if anyone else would like to extend the hike (on the NCT) perhaps as far as the Baldwin area or at least somewhere below M-55. Or perhaps throw in a canoe trip on the Little Manistee rivers. I know Michigan quite well, ask me anything :).